Palma ratio in Germany
Germany: Palma ratio was 1.33 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Palma ratio in Germany, 1991–2022
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, palma ratio in Germany stood at 1.33. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Germany peaked at 1.33 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.9895, in 1998.
That places Germany 66th out of 120 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 32 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.02 | 0.9895 | 1.05 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.12 | 1.03 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.17 | 1.11 | 1.24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 1.25 | 1.33 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
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- Summer temperature anomalies 3.04 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.82 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6168 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.25 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 137.8 2010 = 100 (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Germany?
- Palma ratio in Germany was 1.33 in 2022, according to World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest palma ratio recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.33 in 2022.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9895 in 1998.
- How does Germany rank for palma ratio?
- Germany ranks 66th out of 120 countries with data for 2022.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Palma ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Palma ratio is a measure of inequality that divides the share received by the richest 10% by the share of the poorest 40%. Higher values indicate higher inequality.